The Sentencing of Tara Koch
Sentencing dives deep into the behavior of former Haven From Domestic and Sexual Violence Director Tara Koch as Circuit Court Judge grapples with an appropriate sentence and abuse shelter continues to pick up the pieces after years of embezzlement.
Giggin’ Guide Egg Rollin’ on Indie Folk Easter Bliss
Bargeway Drops the April show List, The Griffin House concerts get an Early Start, the Hood River Cider Fest is on the Horizon and Comedy returns to Route 30. Put on your shades, cause this mo’ gettin’ rosy.
North Wasco Schools Awarded $80K for Facilities Planning and Improvements
North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) is pleased to announce it has been awarded two $40,000 grants through the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Technical Assistance Program (TAP).
CCCNews Podcast: Talkin' Cars with Columbia Gorge Motors April 10
CCCNews puts the pedal to the metal in this podcast featuring Columbia Gorge Motors' Aaron Carter and Jayme Reineccius as we stay in our lane on cars with state-of-the-art tech, talk tariffs, community support, and taking a career in the automotive industry on a test drive.
Little Royals Voting Begins TODAY! Join the fun and crown our 2025 Little Royals!
It's time to celebrate! The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, along with our Title Sponsor, Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru, and Event Sponsor, Rivermark Community Credit Union, are thrilled to announce that voting for the beloved 2025 Little Royals Contest has officially begun! This charming tradition kicks off our 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival, themed "Cherry Land."
Update: Former shelter director sentenced to 4 years in prison for embezzlement
The Judge told Koch the theft of $178,511 “won’t be accepted in our community or in our state.”
Library’s ‘Maker Monday’ event turns imagination into miniature museums
Local crafters stepped into the world of oddities and imagination Monday evening at The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library’s latest Maker Monday event.
HR man injured badly in motorcycle accident on Hwy 35; Go Fund me started
A local man was injured badly on Highway 35 when he collided with a truck on Saturday Afternoon on his way to his Mill job on Saturday, April 5 at 12:15 p.m. On April 5th, according to the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.
WagonCon Rolls a Natural 20 for Fun - May 2 Through 4 in The Dalles
Attention nerds, geeks, gamers, and the convention-curious: WagonCon 2025 is coming May 2–4 to The Dalles Civic Auditorium, and we’re bringing the kind of fun you can’t download—or explain easily to your coworkers.
CCCNews Podcast Finding Your Sole: TD Grad starts 2,650-mile Journey today, April 8
CCCNews Podcast Finding Your Sole: TD Grad starts 2,650-mile Journey today, April 8
From Bare to Beautiful: Local Couple Wins Beautification Award for Native Garden Transformation
Linda & Kenny said, “We bought this house at the beginning of the pandemic and the front yard landscape was pretty bare other than a lot of candytuft and some typical landscaping bushes and trees at the top.
One child killed, others injured in Highway 97 crash near milepost 62
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 97 near milepost 62 left one child dead and several others injured Friday night, according to the Oregon State Police.
Self-expression at Columbia Basin Care
This spring, Columbia Basin Care hosted an engaging art class where residents were encouraged to paint their own portraits in a modern abstract color block style.
Gorge Giggin’ Guide Gets educated on Pop Songcraft
Trombonist Natalie Cressman and guitarist Ian Faquini bring their love of Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft to the Ruins in HR on Friday. Wines on Second in TD goes Beatles Sing-A-Long on Saturday. That’s just one layer to this Giggin’ Glass Onion.
The Dalles Main Street Hosts First Friday on April 4, 2025
Main Street First Friday is back this week Friday April 4th with another great night of specials, live music, sales and new vendors for our Spring Release!
Local protestors join National ‘Hands Off’ in defiance of Trump Administration; Tariffs pour fuel to the fight
Protesting is expected to ramp up this Saturday, April 5 in Hood River as locals from around the Gorge converge at the national Hands Off protest in the Port of Hood River in the grass north of Ferment Brewing at 11 a.m.
Angela Goldsmith & Friends: Curious Animals
The Dalles Art Center (TDAC) is proud to present a captivating new exhibit showcasing original artwork of conservation species featured in Angela Goldsmith’s latest book, Curious Animals of the Pacific Northwest.
USDA cuts 250,000 pounds of food locally
Here locally, that means 250,000 fewer pounds of food annually for some 6,400 people who seek assistance for food scarcity monthly, according to Columbia Gorge Food Banks’ Breen Goodwin, Executive Director.
Local Child Care development killed; $20 Million in Federal Funds Suspended
The Columbia Gorge Early Learning & Resilience Center (ELRC) has been a project long in the making. The intent of the project is to remodel Chenowith Middle School on the west side of The Dalles, Oregon, to allow for community-based supports and transform it into a child care center for up to 200 children.